Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Gurnee, Illinois

Jacqueline Porter
Sep 24, 2016
Jacqueline D. Porter, of Lindenhurst, passed in peace at the age of 83 on Saturday, September 24, 2016 surrounded by her family who loved her and will dearly miss her. She was born in 1933 in Cardston, Alberta, Canada to the late Leland and Pauline. Her family immigrated to California, and on November 27, 1950, Jacqueline married the love of...

Genevieve Blackowicz
Sep 22, 2016
Genevieve S. Blackowicz, 92, of North Chicago and a longtime parishioner of Holy Rosary Church, passed away at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. She was born July 14, 1924 in Waukegan to Joseph and Natalie (Orlowski) Rajuniec. On July 19, 1947 in North Chicago, Genevieve married Leo Blackowicz. Genevieve was "Ma" to everyone and loved by all who knew...
Le Kobus
Sep 18, 2016
Le Roy "Lee" Kobus, 75, of Gurnee, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2016 at home surrounded by his family. He was born May 26, 1941 in Waukegan. On June 22, 1963 in Waukegan, Lee married the love of his life, Mildred Connerley. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Mildred Kobus; children, Le Roy "Butch" (Margie) Kobus...
Patricia Olson
Sep 15, 2016
Patricia J. Olson, 60, of Beach Park, passed away on September 15, 2016 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. She was born on November 28, 1955 in Cordova, Alabama. On September 24, 1982 in Chicago, Patricia married the love of her life, James "Jimmy" Olson. She leaves to cherish her memory, loving husband of 34 years, James Olson; sister,...
Darlene Christman
Sep 10, 2016
Darlene Beebe Christman, 61, of Waukegan, passed away peacefully, Saturday, September 10, 2016 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 25, 1954 in Lewiston, North Carolina. On July 26, 1985 in Portsmouth, VA, Darlene married the love of her life, Stanley. Darlene leaves to cherish her memory, three loving children, Angelito "Lee" (Crystal) Tuazon of Beach...
Tina Rodriguez
Sep 6, 2016
Tina Marie Rodriguez, 54, of Fox Lake, went home to be with the Lord on September 6, 2016 at Journey Care Hospice in Woodstock. She was born on August 9, 1962 in Chicago. On March 24, 1984, Tina married the love of her life, Rogelio Rodriguez. Tina loved and lived for her family, especially her children and grandchildren, she enjoyed...
Charles Bobo
Sep 6, 2016
Charles Leon Bobo, 57, of Waukegan, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at home. He was born on December 13, 1958 in Chicago to Robert, Jr. and Louise (Smith) Bobo. He leaves to cherish his loving memory, two brothers, James (Debra) Bobo and Fred Bobo; sister-in-law, Shirley Bobo, and a host of nieces and...
Nayana Parmar
Sep 5, 2016
Nayana S. Parmar, 56, of Gurnee, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 5, 2016 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago surrounded by her family. She was born on August 3, 1960 in India. On May 17, 1980 in India, Nayana married the love of her life, Stalin Parmar. She is survived by her loving husband of...
Melecio Bernales Jr
Sep 4, 2016
Melecio Tadeo Bernales, Jr., 77, of Waukegan passed away Sunday, September 4, 2016 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. He was born February 28, 1939 in the Philippines. On June 12, 1966 in the Philippines, Melecio married Evelyn Verdeflor. He was a United States Navy Veteran retiring after 22 years of service. Melecio helped blackade Cuba during the Cuban...
Denny Overbey
Sep 4, 2016
Denny Overbey, 71, of Beach Park, passed away Sunday, September 4, 2016 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville with his family by his side. He was born June 5, 1945 in Waukegan to William and Elvie (Lowrance) Overbey. On December 18, 1964 in Waukegan, Denny married the love of his life, Mary Needham. Denny owned and operated a Texaco...
Jonell Cashmore
Sep 4, 2016
Jonell B. Cashmore, 70, of Lindenhurst, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones on Sunday, September 4, 2016 at Aurora Hospital in Kenosha, WI after her battle with cancer. She was born July 9, 1946 in Waukegan to Alden and Virginia (Salk) Laufer. On August 7, 1965 she married the love of her life, her high school sweetheart, Terrance...
Stanley Christman
Aug 31, 2016
Stanley Gene Christman, 68, of Waukegan, passed away suddenly, Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 1, 1948 in Mahoney Valley, PA. On July 26, 1985 in Portsmouth, VA, Stanley married the love of his life, Darlene. Stanley was an Army Veteran...
Louis Albert
Aug 29, 2016
Louis Albert, 80, of Park City, passed away peacefully Monday, August 29, 2016 at home surrounded by his family. He was born April 22, 1936 in Chicago to Frank and Helen (Kozma) Albert. On September 5, 1959 in Racine, WI, Louis married the love of his life, Lillian Hadady. Louis was the Owner and Manager of Wilson Railing in Park...
Judy Shaide
Aug 29, 2016
Judy Shaide, 74, of Zion, passed away surrounded by her family on Monday, August 29, 2016 at Midwestern Regional Medical Center in Zion. She was born August 3, 1942 in Libertyville to James and Anita (Bentley) Jenkins. On March 13, 1966 in Waukegan, Judy married the love of her life, Jerry Shaide. Judy loved her grandchildren, animals, especially her dogs....
Betty Kibort
Aug 21, 2016
Betty Lou Kibort, 87, of Lindenhurst, passed away peacefully August 21, 2016 at Silverado in Lake Zurich. She was born September 28, 1928 in Chicago to Claude and Agnes (Meyer) Bollier. Betty loved her family, especially her grandchildren. She was a member of the Lindenhurst Park District, and many Women's Clubs in Morton Grove and Lindenhurst. She enjoyed bowling, playing...
Irene Rowe
Aug 20, 2016
Irene M. Rowe, 88, of Lake Villa, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2016 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. She was born March 17, 1928 in Tomahawk, WI and moved to Lake County, IL in 1942. Irene married Howard E. Rowe on December 7, 1947 in Waukegan, and together they raised four children. She loved people, especially her family,...
James Richardson Sr
Aug 15, 2016
James D. "Pocky" Richardson died peacefully in Lindenhurst, Illinois on August 15, 2016 at the age of 85. James is survived by his son James, Jr and daughter (in-law) Julie, brother Don, grandchildren Jessica and Jennifer, great grandchildren Noah and Emma. He is preceded in death by his wife Gloria Jean, daughter Jan Cecile, son Joseph Carl, brother Joseph and...
Walter Johnson Sr
Aug 9, 2016
On August 9, 2016, Walter S. Johnson, Sr. passed peacefully from this life to the next. Family and friends were always near during his short illness. A special thanks to his sister-in-law, Anna May Lloyd, for her help. Walter was born the oldest of eleven siblings on February 21, 1933 in Bridgeton, New Jersey. He married the love of his...

Robin McManus
Aug 8, 2016
Robin M. McManus, 53, of Lake Villa, passed away Monday, August 8, 2016 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. She was born September 3, 1962 in Chicago. Robin loved music, word puzzles, drinking coffee and smoking. She is survived by her loving parents, Wayne and Sharon McManus; brother, Joseph (Lisa Justus) McManus, Sr. and nephew, Joseph McManus, Jr. Funeral...
Barbara Jeter
Aug 8, 2016
Barbara J. Jeter, 72, born February 13, 1944 in Dayton, OH to James and Roberta (Hudson) Jeter. Barbara went to be with the Lord August 8, 2016 surrounded by her family. She loved her children and grandchildren, liked to watch her game shows, eat at Red Lobster, shop at stores, and the Home Shopping Network. She was a nice, loving...